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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 396.44 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 396.44 and 142.80 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 396.44 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/396.44 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 396.44 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 56,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611.63/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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